Greggs is to open more stores in supermarkets, airports, and railway stations after seeing a boost in evening sales.
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts announces 2023 Annual Awards of Excellence winners
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) has revealed the 26 winners of this year’s Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE).
New restaurants, hotels and bars opening in August 2023
The latest hospitality venues to open their doors across the UK in July 2023
Blue Apple merges with CH&Co
Blue Apple has merged with CH&Co in a deal that will strengthen the independent caterer’s position in the workplace market.
Apex Hotels secures £60m funding from Barclays
Apex Hotels has secured a £60m refinancing package from Barclays to support the its expansion into rural locations.
Chickpea Group to open sixth pub in Wiltshire
The Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group has acquired its sixth pub, the Silver Plough near Salisbury, which is due to reopen later this month.
Popeyes takes flight with £50m investment
Fast food chain Popeyes has secured a £50m investment from a private equity firm to drive its next phase of growth.
Hotelier makes tax burden plea as he announces closure of the Fleece in Richmond
“Unrelenting, chronic staffing issues and ever-increasing costs” have been blamed for the closure of the Grade II-listed Fleece hotel in Richmond, north Yorkshire.
Kenny Tutt closes Pitch in Worthing ‘with a heavy heart’
Kenny Tutt, the 2018 *MasterChef* champion, has announced the immediate closure of his Worthing restaurant Pitch, saying he was unable to make the venue viable.
Knoops receives £6m funding to support international growth
Chocolate drinks specialist Knoops has received a £6m loan that will enable the group to consider overseas expansion.